Anglo American Exits Steelmaking Coal With $3.9 Billion Australian Asset Sale

Anglo American has agreed to sell its steelmaking coal assets in Australia to Dhilmar Limited for up to $3.875 billion in cash, exiting the steelmaking coal business as the mining giant continues its restructuring that began two years ago. Anglo American said in May 2024 that it plans to divest or demerge its diamond, platinum, steelmaking coal, and nickel businesses as it seeks to radically simplify its portfolio to focus on its copper, premium iron ore, and crop nutrients assets. Today, Anglo American announced that it had agreed to sell its…